Lincoln v. Stowell

This was an action of assumpsit brought by Stowell against Lincoln, to recover for services claimed to have been rendered by the former, for the latter, in selling a lumber yard, and stock of materials owned by Lincoln.

The declaration contains three special counts, and the common counts, and sets out in the special counts a contract under which the alleged services were rendered, in these terms: That if Stowell would bring about and effect the sale for Lincoln, of said yard and materials, Lincoln would permit Stowell to retain one-third interest in the premises and materials; and, in addition…